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The fantasy action blockbuster Omniscient Reader: The Prophet just dropped the first character still of Lee Min Ho as the novel’s iconic protagonist, Yoo Joong Hyuk.
Omniscient Reader: The Prophet is a fantasy action film where the fictional world of a novel that was serialized for over 10 years becomes reality on the day the story concludes, and Kim Dok Ja, the sole reader, must survive in the ruined world alongside the novel’s protagonist Yoo Joong Hyuk and their allies.
Lee Min Ho steps into the role of Yoo Joong Hyuk, a character as irreplaceable as he is unstoppable. The lead of the in-universe novel “Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World,” Yoo is a “regressor,” doomed to return to the beginning each time he dies. With unrivaled strength and cold resolve, he clears scenario after scenario with merciless precision. From the moment he appears, Lee Min Ho commands the screen with a chilling presence and razor-sharp gazes.
All the regressions have filled him with cynicism, but on Dongho Bridge, he encounters Kim Dok Ja (Ahn Hyo Seop), who creates situations different from what he knew. Kim Dok Ja, who has admired Yoo for over ten years as a devoted reader, reaches out a hand. But Yoo, jaded and wary, puts him through a series of trials, unable to trust so easily. How their relationship will evolve—and what kind of ending they can carve out in this devastated world—has already become one of the film’s most anticipated storylines.
Lee Min Ho shared, “I spent a lot of time thinking about what it means to be someone who survives alone in an immortal life. Because the character is always in combat, I put a lot of effort into the action scenes as well.” He added, “I had to bring the world to life through Yoo Joonghyuk—and he had to feel real for Dokja and his crew’s survival journey to be convincing.”
He continued to show his affection for his role: “I thought hard about how to make every movement—his gaze, his expressions—feel authentic but not overdone.”
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Character stills of Ahn Hyo Seop as Kim Dok Ja were also released. “I wanted Kim Dok Ja to be someone ordinary, someone everyone can relate to. And through him, I wanted to portray everyone growing together.” He added, “Since character setup was the most crucial part, I spent a lot of time studying the role, including talking to the director. I also trained continuously for the action sequences.”
Omniscient Reader: The Prophet hits theaters nationwide this July.
‘Omniscient Reader’ Drops Mind-Bending Teaser: Lee Min Ho and Ahn Hyo Seop Star in Next Big Fantasy Blockbuster
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One of the hottestly anticipated fantasy action films of the summer, Omniscient Reader , just unveiled its character posters and a gripping teaser trailer—and they’re already making waves.
Omniscient Reader follows the story of Kim Dok Ja, the sole reader of a web novel that has been serialized for over 10 years. When the fictional world of the novel suddenly becomes a reality on the day it concludes, Kim Dok Ja must team up with the novel’s protagonist Yoo Jong Hyuk and allies to survive in a now-apocalyptic world.
The newly released character posters capture the overwhelming presence of the characters brought to life by a perfect cast. First, Ahn Hyo Seop ‘s intense gaze as Kim Dok Ja, the only person who’s read the decade-long serialized novel, immediately grabs attention. His tagline—”I’m the only reader who knows how this world ends”—sparks curiosity about how he’ll use his unique knowledge of the story’s developments.
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Lee Min Ho ‘s character poster as Yoo Jong Hyuk, the novel’s protagonist, features the line: “Why did the world become like this?” heightening anticipation about how the fictional world-turned-reality will unfold on screen. Chae Soo Bin portrays Yoo Sang Ah, who experiences the moment fiction becomes a reality alongside Kim Dok Ja. Her line—”Do we have to fight like this every day here?”—reveals her shock at the situation. Though initially stunned by the fictional world materializing before her very eyes, she quickly joins Dok Ja in battling unprecedented enemies to survive.
Shin Seung Ho plays Lee Hyun Sung, a powerful ally who wonders, “How do you know all these things, Dok Ja?” Though initially suspicious, he gradually builds trust with Dok Ja and becomes a reliable shield for the group. Nana portrays Jung Hee Won, a justice-driven fighter with equal intensity, who warns, “There’s still one left. Someone who’s given up on being human.”
Jisoo appears as Lee Ji Hye, a high school student who calls Yoo Jong Hyuk “master” and confronts Dok Ja’s group with the harsh truth: “In this world, only the strongest survive.” Kwon Eun Seong rounds out the cast as Lee Gil Young, a young boy with the ability to communicate with insects who joins Dok Ja’s journey.
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In the trailer, Kim Dok Ja, an ordinary office worker, encounters the shocking moment when the fictional world becomes a reality during his subway commute home. When an announcement declares, “The paid service begins as of the current time,” he immediately realizes, “That’s exactly how the novel started!” Chaos ensues when a goblin suddenly appears announcing, “All humans will be assigned scenarios. Kill at least one living thing.”
The ordinary world vanishes, replaced by a completely different reality where killing is necessary for survival. Omniscient Reader will hit theaters nationwide this July.
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